2 hours ago Organisers responsible for fatal stampedes in Ibadan, Anambra, Abuja — Tinubu

Tribune Online Organisers responsible for fatal stampedes in Ibadan, Anambra, Abuja — Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has condemned the recent fatal stampedes in Ibadan, Anambra, and Abuja, blaming the organisers of the palliative distribution events for the tragedies. The stampedes, which occurred while residents were trying to collect groceries, resulted in the loss of over 60 lives, including children.¹ Tinubu, in a media chat on Monday, described the […] Organisers responsible for fatal stampedes in Ibadan, Anambra, Abuja — Tinubu Tribune Online

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3 hours ago I have been giving out palliatives in Bourdillon for the last 25 years, no stampede – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has blamed the recent stampedes during handouts in the country on lack of organisation. He said there read more I have been giving out palliatives in Bourdillon for the last 25 years, no stampede – Tinubu

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3 hours ago Hope rises for crude oil boost as pipeline protection firm, PINL, concludes one week gifts tour of 215 communities

After touring 215 communities with gifts and palliatives, PINL, one of the pipeline protection firms, has returned with a message read more Hope rises for crude oil boost as pipeline protection firm, PINL, concludes one week gifts tour of 215 communities

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6 hours ago Stampedes: APC national women leader appeals for safer, structured distribution methods

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja All Progressive Congress (APC) National Women Leader, Mary Alile has called for safer and structured distribution methods, in order to prevent a repeat of stampedes that claimed over 30 lives during palliative distributions across Nigeria. Speaking in response to the tragic incidents in Ibadan, Oyo State, Anambra and Abuja, Alile, noted […] The post Stampedes: APC national women leader appeals for safer, structured distribution methods appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 hours ago Stampedes: Stop Politicising People’s Misfortune – Presidency Tells Obi, Says Tinubu Doing His Best

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government has replied former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi over his recent comment on viral stampedes that killed many Nigerians across the country. Recall that on the 18th of December , 2024, 35 children, who visited a charity event in Ibadan, Oyo State, lost their lives, while 22 persons were also […] The post Stampedes: Stop Politicising People’s Misfortune – Presidency Tells Obi, Says Tinubu Doing His Best appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 hours ago IGP Unveils Police Insurance Firm, Decorates 26 Promoted Senior Officers

The inspector-general of police, IGP Olukayode Egbetekun, has unveiled the Police Insurance Company Ltd, which is aimed at securing the future of the families of Police officers and Nigerians at large. Speaking at the unveiling event in Abuja on Monday, the IGP said the concept of establishing the insurance company was conceived six years ago […]

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11 hours ago Stop sharing food items, provide empowerment – IPOB to Igbo philanthropists

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Irked by the deaths of some Igbo people and others from various parts of the country who lost their lives while struggling for palliatives in Anambra, Abuja, and other locations, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has advised philanthropists from the South-East to stop sharing food items and instead focus on […] The post Stop sharing food items, provide empowerment – IPOB to Igbo philanthropists appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 hours ago Stampedes: Peter Obi criticises IGP over restrictions on palliatives distribution

Tribune Online Stampedes: Peter Obi criticises IGP over restrictions on palliatives distribution Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate in the 2023 election, has criticised the recent directive issued by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, which imposes restrictions on the distribution of palliatives to the less privileged. Tribune Online reports that at least 57 lives have been lost in three separate stampedes during the […] Stampedes: Peter Obi criticises IGP over restrictions on palliatives distribution Tribune Online

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13 hours ago Federal Gov’t Unveils Safety Measures To Avoid Stampede, Death During Palliative Distribution

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Nentawe Yilwatda, on Monday, highlighted protocols that event organisers must adhere to when planning future palliative distribution to vulnerable Nigerians, to prevent stampede and death. The development comes after many persons were killed while struggling to receive palliatives last week in Abuja, Oyo and Anambra […]

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13 hours ago Don’t stifle generosity, Peter Obi criticises IG’s directive on palliative distribution

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has expressed concerns over the recent directive by the Inspector General of Police imposing restrictions on the distribution of palliatives to the less privileged. Obi shared his thoughts in a statement on X.com (formerly Twitter) on Monday, describing the directive as “disturbing.” He said although the directive was aimed at Read More

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